The purpose of the Graduate Equity Fellowship is to encourage and assist students in their pursuit and completion of master’s degrees and careers. This fellowship is available only to California resident students admitted and enrolled in a master’s degree program. Credential-only candidates are not eligible.

As primarily a needs-based scholarship program, students must demonstrate a minimum financial need of $1,000.  In order to find out if they are eligible to receive financial aid, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) via http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ and submit it to the Financial Aid Office.  A copy of the FAFSA form must be attached to the Graduate Equity Fellowship Program application form.

Under the Graduate Equity Fellowship Program, awards of up to $3,000 are made to graduate students admitted and enrolled in a master’s degree program at San José State University for the 2013-2014 academic year.  Students must be enrolled in both academic terms and complete a minimum of 6 units in each term.  These 12 units must appear on the special Petition for Advancement to Graduate Candidacy designed expressly for this fellowship program.  Further requirements are set forth in the application.

Applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Fellowship Program Committee and eligibility will be assessed on the basis of financial need and scholastic excellence.  If applicable, any educational barriers the applicant overcame will be considered.  Research interests/experience and service to the community (including the campus community) will also be considered.  The completed applications are due in Graduate Studies & Research, Administration Building, Room 223B, no later than Monday, June24, 2012, at 4:00 pm.   Fellowship awards will be announced by Monday, August 26, 2013, and are subject to funding availability.